Veterinarian ER

VCA Animal Hospitals; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian in Calgary, AB. The role involves providing emergency care while fostering relationships with clients and support staff. Ideal candidates have a valid veterinarian license and experience in emergency hospitals. The position offers a flexible schedule, generous compensation, and wellness benefits, contributing positively to the lives of pets and their families.

Benefits

Generous compensation

Continuing education benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid wellness days

Referral bonus rewards

Qualifications

• Experience working in an emergency hospital.
• Enjoy the diversity of emergency caseloads.
• Excellent critical thinking and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care to pets and their families.
• Build relationships with pet parents and the support team.
• Participate in a flexible rotating schedule.

Skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

People skills

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Valid veterinarian license

Job description

Veterinarian, DVM

Location: Calgary, AB

Department: Emergency

Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre (CARE) is welcoming a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to our team. As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and our support team, to provide the best care possible. We are dedicated to your continuous learning and offer extensive in-house resources. Our hospitals foster friendly, collaborative environments, where professional growth and a balanced lifestyle are genuinely encouraged!

As our ideal Candidate, you have:

• A valid veterinarian license allowing practice in Canada

• Experience working in an emergency hospital

• Enjoy the diversity of emergency caseloads

• Excellent critical thinking and diagnostic skills

• Great organizational skills to meet the demands of a busy shift

• Exceptional people skills

• A passion for coaching and mentoring students along their DVM journey

Schedule: All of our Emergency Veterinarians rotate equally through day, evening, and night shifts, offering balance for the full team. Flexible schedules available.

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families!

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

• Generous compensation

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!

• Medical Library: 6000+ journals, case studies and research at your fingertips!

• Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!

• Career and leadership opportunities to continue your career path; medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, and other leadership roles

• Immigration support for out of country applicants

• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees

• Referral bonus rewards

Wellness: We care about your well-being and invest in resources for our associates.

• Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance

• Paid wellness days

• Employee assistance program

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care (tele-medicine) offering quick access to quality care

• Professional liability insurance coverage

• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives

We invite you to visit our hospital for a tour!! Email: [e-mail] for further information or click Apply Now!

VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know

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